World War I

Cards (3)

  • Led to the abdication of NII after receiving pressure from the military, family and Duma. This ultimately led to the formation of the Provisional government
  • NII took up personal command of the army, leaving the Tsarina in charge; she was deeply unpopular and whilst it did not change the structure of government, it led to instability within the structure of government
  • Between August 1915 and February 1917, 36 ministers held the 13 major posts on the Tsar's council